Kentucky Code § KRS 640.020

Detention of youthful offender if unable to meet conditions of release or bail
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(1) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this chapter who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be detained in a secure juvenile detention facility if he is unable to meet the conditions of release or bail established pursuant to KRS Chapter 431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure. (2) Any person proceeded against as a youthful offender under the provisions of this chapter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be lodged as an adult if he is unable to meet the conditions of release or bail established pursuant to KRS Chapter 431 and the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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